I got a shock at the doctor's office. For the first time my BP was sky high.
It is time to make a decision, take care of myself and put my needs - relaxation, sleep, exercise, healthy foods - first or suffer the consequences. That could be ... Read more

I got a shock at the doctor's office. For the first time my BP was sky high.
It is time to make a decision, take care of myself and put my needs - relaxation, sleep, exercise, healthy foods - first or suffer the consequences. That could be ... Read more

Deadlines. Un-ending. But I have made an agreement to break up my day with minimum 10 minute walk breaks. They must be outside. The fresh air and movement improve my mood and the time away helps me write all those reports.... Read more

Earlier this month I read the most amazing blog entry by Kristin Armstrong - http://milemarkers.runnersworld.com/2007/12/your-antarctica.html about the book Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long Distance Swimmer by Lynne Cox.
The ... Read more

Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.
- Chinese Proverb
I have to remind myself of this daily, actually several times a day to keep me on the path to healthy living and eating.
Eating wholesome foods, m... Read more

Today's reflection asks: Are you grateful for the luxuries in your life?
This really comes down to gratitude. Every day I wake up and next to me are my beautiful boxers. While I would much rather snuggle back into the pillow, they wiggle an... Read more

The action step was an assignment - write about a single "trouble goal."
For me it's to staying on the Core plan (WW). I've been able to do a meal, say breakfast. Then lunch might kinda be core and dinner? As a result I'm not really followi... Read more

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.
- Albert Einstein, physicist
I often look at wonder at my puppy. She's so tiny. It's a miracle how perfect she is, yet... Read more

For the past week and a half I've had to be in the office and ready to work at 4 am. A few years ago I did this for 14 years. Now I realize the toll such hours had on my body, particularly my health. It's no wonder I gained 40 lbs.
I've lea... Read more

Taking the path to personal growth
Action is the only way anything ever gets done. Sitting around and waiting for life to happen to you will only guarantee one thing: that you're not going to end up with a life you love. By waiting, you can... Read more